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SUMMARY:Read to a Dog at White Oak Library
LOCATION:White Oak Library\nWhite Oak Library
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DESCRIPTION:Practice reading aloud and build your confidence during a one-
 on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog!\n.\nhttps://mcpl.libn
 et.info/event/17130012
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>We have a&nbsp\;<strong>limited</strong> n
 umber of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot at the 
 Information Desk. Each reader will have <strong>ten minutes</strong> to re
 ad one-on-one with a certified therapy dog!</p>\n<p>This program is specif
 ically targeted to <strong>children&nbsp\;</strong><strong>5-12 years old<
 /strong>&nbsp\;who have some ability to read aloud on their own.&nbsp\;</p
 >\n<p>This is an independent reading program. Parents and caregivers are e
 ncouraged to let their child read independently with the dog and&nbsp\;can
  observe their reader from a nearby table during the reading session.</p>\
 n<p>Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited
  to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children a
 ttending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adul
 t. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompany
 ing child.</p>\n<p><strong>Questions about this program?</strong>&nbsp\;Co
 ntact the branch&nbsp\;240-773-9555.</p>\n<p>Looking for more fun things&n
 bsp\;to do?</p>\n<p><a href="https://mcpl.link/EarlyLiteracy"><strong>Ever
 y Child Ready to Read</strong></a> - even though your baby only wants to c
 hew on the books you share\, setting aside time to read together&nbsp\;is 
 an important step towards literacy!</p>\n<p><a href="https://mcpl.link/100
 0Books"><strong>1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten</strong></a> - sign up on
 line today!&nbsp\;Print out your child's reading log and a&nbsp\;list of E
 arly Literacy Moments to&nbsp\;get started on your reading journey.&nbsp\;
  No child&nbsp\;is too young to participate</p>\n<p>Take a look at these r
 esources for kids using your library card. Don't have a card right now? No
  worries!&nbsp\; Find out how to&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.montgomerycoun
 tymd.gov/Library/services/registration.html"><strong>Get a Library Card.</
 strong></a></p>\n<p><a href="https://mcpl.link/TumbleBooks"><strong>Tumble
 Books</strong></a> - books that read themselves&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><a href="ht
 tps://mcpl.link/kanopy-kids"><strong>Kanopy Kids</strong></a> - videos and
  animated books</p>\n<p><a href="https://mcpl.link/BookFlix"><strong>BookF
 lix</strong></a> - animated stories</p>\n<p><a href="https://mcpl.link/Exp
 loraEducators"><strong>Explora Educators</strong></a>\, <a href="https://m
 cpl.link/ExploraPrimarySchool"><strong>Explora Primary School</strong></a>
  - education resources</p>\n<h3>Accommodation Requests</h3>\n<!-- v2026.4.
 0 -->\n<p>To request an accommodation\, contact the <a href="https://www.m
 ontgomerycountymd.gov/node/17144">library branch</a> where you want the ac
 commodation. If they are unable to help\, or if you need an accommodation 
 for an online resource or event\, complete our <a href="https://mcgmd.wufo
 o.com/forms/wypec8q0j2yngy/">Accommodation Request Form</a> online or call
  Library Administration at <a href="tel:+12407770002">240-777-0002</a>.</p
 >\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17130012
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